Bobby Williams

Born: 9/30/1895 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 12/30/1978 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Robert Lawns Williams

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Biography

Bobby Williams, born in 1895, is an active position player who has carved out a notable career in professional baseball. Over his tenure, he has played in 562 games, accumulating 431 hits and showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 66 stolen bases. With a batting average of .222, Williams has been a gritty competitor, contributing significantly to his teams, particularly in clutch situations, as evidenced by his 227 RBIs. His power at the plate is reflected in his three home runs, indicating his ability to provide offensive support, albeit in a more strategic manner than many of his contemporaries. Williams’s career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, where the game is increasingly defined by athleticism and speed. As he continues to play, he remains a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport, embodying the hard-working mentality of players from the early 20th century. His contributions, while modest in power, highlight the importance of versatility and situational awareness in modern baseball, reminding fans and players alike of the diverse skills that define the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
562	1945	274	431	55	21	3	227	66	152	23	0.222	0.284	0.276	0.560	-7262.1

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1918	CAG	WES	11	35	5	6	1	0	0	4	0	3	0	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	CAG	WES	41	147	13	33	2	2	0	16	1	12	0	0.224	.262 (-14%)	.322 (-12%)	.347 (-24%)	.670 (-18%)	-426.6
1920	CAG	NNL	51	180	20	40	5	1	0	22	8	15	1	0.222	.271 (-18%)	.331 (-14%)	.363 (-28%)	.694 (-21%)	-626.9
1921	CAG	NNL	73	240	33	47	6	6	0	18	14	23	5	0.196	.286 (-32%)	.344 (-20%)	.395 (-31%)	.739 (-26%)	-1180.7
1922	CAG	NNL	73	253	42	57	10	3	0	26	10	21	5	0.225	.285 (-21%)	.345 (-15%)	.397 (-27%)	.743 (-21%)	-1000.7
1923	CAG	NNL	75	264	30	66	9	0	0	37	9	11	0	0.250	.282 (-12%)	.344 (-17%)	.390 (-27%)	.734 (-23%)	-1097.9
1924	CAG	NNL	76	277	57	75	6	7	1	50	15	22	10	0.271	.283 (-5%)	.345 (-3%)	.389 (-9%)	.734 (-7%)	-330.7
1925	CAG	NNL	84	302	43	63	11	0	2	36	6	21	0	0.209	.288 (-28%)	.349 (-26%)	.407 (-35%)	.756 (-31%)	-1792.5
1926	ABC	NNL	4	18	1	5	1	0	0	3	1	2	0	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	CAG	NNL	24	72	9	12	2	0	0	3	1	8	0	0.167	.280 (-41%)	.342 (-19%)	.395 (-51%)	.737 (-36%)	-414.7
1928	CTG	NNL	9	31	2	8	0	0	0	3	0	2	1	0.258	—	—	—	—	-414.7
1928	NLG	ECL	9	37	5	5	0	1	0	3	0	3	1	0.135	—	—	—	—	-414.7
1929	ACB	ANL	14	37	5	7	1	0	0	3	0	5	0	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	PC	IND	17	51	9	7	1	1	0	3	1	4	0	0.137	.275 (-50%)	.335 (-40%)	.391 (-50%)	.726 (-46%)	-391.5
1934	CRS	NN2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	2	5	6	1	1
3B	35	28	38	54	10	5
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	521	426	694	1302	225	147

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	CAG	SS	11	0	17	39	6	4
1919	CAG	SS	41	41	75	132	27	20
1920	CAG	SS	51	50	94	141	22	12
1921	CAG	SS	73	73	98	202	32	18
1922	CAG	3B	3	1	2	2	2	0
1922	CAG	SS	71	71	118	189	38	23
1923	CAG	SS	75	75	90	253	43	23
1924	CAG	SS	76	76	145	236	37	33
1925	CAG	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	CAG	SS	82	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ABC	SS	4	4	3	13	2	3
1928	CAG	3B	14	12	17	20	7	2
1928	CAG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1928	CAG	SS	9	9	15	17	4	2
1928	CTG	3B	4	4	5	7	0	0
1928	CTG	SS	5	5	9	19	4	0
1928	NLG	SS	9	9	12	32	4	3
1929	ACB	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1929	ACB	3B	5	4	9	11	0	1
1929	ACB	SS	8	7	13	15	6	3
1932	PC	2B	3	2	5	6	1	1
1932	PC	3B	7	7	5	14	1	2
1932	PC	SS	6	6	5	14	0	3
1934	CRS	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0